Thread: New Disco owner - preventative maintenace and basic mods inquiry

Originally Posted by BMKal

For the dual battery system / Anderson plugs / power supply to the fridge etc the Traxide kit is definitely the way to go. I just completed installing mine this afternoon - no special skills or tooling needed. The kit is "tailor made" to fit straight into your Disco, and the instructions provided are very detailed and cover everything.

Tim is very helpful - give him a ring and tell him what you need. He will recommend the best kit for your requirements.

As far as towing goes - I haven't bothered to do anything so far. I don't tow that often, but when I do, the only issue is that the reverse parking sensors detect the trailer / caravan and the beeper goes off whenever you are in reverse. Doesn't bother me as I'm not in reverse that much.

My trailer has all LED lights - all car and trailer lights work properly without any need to turn the headlights on in my case - except that I don't get the flashing "reminder" on the dash to tell me that I've got a trailer connected - but I've got mirrors.

If Brian can do it anybody can,he is SPECIAL!!!!
Andrew

Have you had the three differential oils changed?

I put in a rear view camera for the caravan. I went Australian Off Road for the camper rather than your prospective Kimberly. Then you have a good view behind you when towing, and a twin camera gives you a wide angle view for reversing as well. They typically come with a microphone as well, so you can hear your wife telling you to damn well STOPPP!!

As far as the changing for LCD trailer lights, while my beeper sounds when I reverse - you can turn the volume control down, and it goes silent!!! I love that about Land Rover!

I Intend to put a resister into one of indicator circuits on the trailer though, as that is cheap to do and evidently just one circuit with a resistor or even an old fashioned light globe's resistance will tell the Disco the trailer is connected.

The reversing trick if you have (you likely do have it) rear camera is pretty amazing, although when you the think the tow bar is under the trailer, its actually a bit to the side. I need to remind myself which side, and then I will be able to reverse up, and have the tow bar directly underneath first time. Amazing parking aid for attaching a trailer ...


I am looking at getting a full length roof rack. That way i could put tyres up there, even some fluids etc. Are there any alternative to Land Rover for a full length roof rack setup?? How costly is the Land Rover setup? Can you get them cheaper outside of a land rover dealer??